# TCS vs Authenticator

The clearest difference is rating: Authenticator at 4.7 against TCS's 3.0. Authenticator also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). TCS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Authenticator sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. TCS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Authenticator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Authenticator has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TCS ships an update every 6 weeks, Authenticator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TCS | Authenticator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcs/id1296517010/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6642706929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [锐波 苏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493483893) | [Vitalii Kuprenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763634127) |

## What reviewers say

### TCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tcs/id1296517010)

This application connects to 'The Camera Shop' peer-to-peer cameras. It provides functionality for managing and viewing your camera feeds. For assistance, contact the developer via email.

**Highlights:** Connect to p2p cameras, Manage camera feeds, View camera footage, Technical support via email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Authenticator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/authenticator-2fa-app/id6642706929)

Secure your online accounts with two-factor authentication. Generate and store one-time codes quickly and easily by scanning QR codes or entering details manually. Offers basic password management and data breach monitoring for free, with premium features available via subscription.

**Highlights:** Quick & Easy 2FA setup, Broad service compatibility, Sleek, user-friendly interface, Data Breach Monitoring, Basic Password Manager, Unlimited 2FA Accounts (Premium), Unlimited Password Manager (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO Access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO Access | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Forever Unlimited Access | $59.99 | one-time |
| Forever Unlimited Access | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick setup
- 🔒 Secure authentication
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Works flawlessly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charges users despite cancellation
- 🐛 Incompatible with some services

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Unable to access 2FA for some services

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TCS free?

TCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Authenticator free?

Authenticator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TCS or Authenticator?

Authenticator is rated higher. TCS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Authenticator averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do TCS or Authenticator have ads?

Authenticator shows ads; TCS does not.

### Which is updated more often, TCS or Authenticator?

TCS ships an update every 6 weeks, and Authenticator every 4 weeks. Most recently, TCS was updated on October 21, 2026 and Authenticator on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*